Meto Uk Further Outlook

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 7 Jan 2012 to Monday 16 Jan 2012:

Largely unsettled weather is expected to persist across many regions until at least the middle of January, conditions changeable and often quite windy with showers or longer spells of rain. Some heavy rain likely at times to the northwest where occasional gales are also possible. Some hill snow is likely at times over Scotland whilst showers over other northern areas may turn wintry at times. Southern parts of the UK are likely to become a little more settled than of late next week with some longer dry interludes on the cards but then also an increased risk of overnight and morning fog patches. Despite daytime temperatures often being near or above average, there will still be a risk of overnight frost during more settled interludes.

Updated: 1124 on Mon 2 Jan 2012

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 8 Jan 2012 to Tuesday 17 Jan 2012:

Unsettled and often windy across northern and western parts, with gales or perhaps severe gales at times, coupled with showers or longer spells of rain, especially affecting the northwest. The showers will be wintry with some snow at times over Scottish high ground. Elsewhere, whilst there is likely to be some rain at times, there will also be a good deal of dry weather, increasingly so in the south. By mid-January, a north-south split looks favoured, with northern and particularly northwestern parts staying rather windy and unsettled. By contrast, southern parts of Britain will probably be drier and more settled, but also see an increased risk of fog patches. Despite daytime temperatures often being near or above-average, there will still be a risk of frost during more settled interludes.

Updated: 1137 on Tue 3 Jan 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 9 Jan 2012 to Wednesday 18 Jan 2012:

The week starts with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, clearing away southeastwards, with drier and brighter weather following into most areas of the country. However more unsettled weather, with some wintry showers over high ground in Scotland, is likely in the north and northwest from Tuesday through to Friday. Southern areas will also see some rain or drizzle on occasion, but mainly be dry. Windy in the north. Daytime temperatures around average, with some frost overnight, and patchy fog in places in the south. The weekend and following week look to become milder in most areas with cloudy conditions and outbreaks of rain for all, most unsettled in the north and west. Occasional periods of brighter and colder weather are still likely at times.

Updated: 1152 on Wed 4 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 10 Jan 2012 to Thursday 19 Jan 2012:

A north-south split in the weather looks likely to develop through the first few days of this period. Northern Britain will see often rather unsettled and windy weather from Tuesday through to Friday, with some wintry showers over high ground in Scotland. Southern areas will also see some rain or drizzle on occasion, but should be largely dry, with some patchy fog in the mornings. Daytime temperatures will be around average, with an increasing chance of overnight frost towards the weekend. The weekend and following week look to keep near-normal temperatures in most areas with cloudy conditions and outbreaks of rain for all, most unsettled in the north and west. Occasional periods of brighter and colder weather are still likely at times.

Updated: 1143 on Thu 5 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 11 Jan 2012 to Friday 20 Jan 2012:

Northwestern Britain will see often rather unsettled and windy weather with spells of rain, particularly at first. Remaining areas will also see some rain or drizzle on occasion, but should be largely dry, with some patchy fog developing overnight and lasting into the mornings. Daytime temperatures will be largely mild, although there is an increasing chance of overnight frost towards the weekend. The weekend and following week are expected to see the unsettled weather in the northwest spread gradually southeastwards, with showers in the north of the country turning increasingly wintry. Temperatures should become nearer normal in most areas with overnight frosts expected, and there will be an increasing risk of gales or severe gales towards the far north and northwest of the UK later in the period.

Updated: 1114 on Fri 6 Jan 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 12 Jan 2012 to Saturday 21 Jan 2012:

Northwestern Britain will see often rather unsettled and windy weather with spells of rain, particularly at first. Remaining areas will also see some rain or drizzle on occasion, but should be largely dry, with some patchy fog developing overnight and lasting into the mornings. Daytime temperatures will be largely mild, although there is an increasing chance of overnight frost towards the weekend. The weekend and following week are expected to see the unsettled weather in the northwest spread gradually southwards, with showers in the north of the country turning increasingly wintry. Temperatures should become nearer normal in most areas with overnight frosts expected, and there will be an increasing risk of gales or severe gales towards the far north and northwest of the UK later in the period.

Updated: 1138 on Sat 7 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 12 Jan 2012 to Saturday 21 Jan 2012:

Northwestern Britain will see often rather unsettled and windy weather with spells of rain, particularly at first. Remaining areas will also see some rain or drizzle on occasion, but should be largely dry, with some patchy fog developing overnight and lasting into the mornings. Daytime temperatures will be largely mild, although there is an increasing chance of overnight frost towards the weekend. The weekend and following week are expected to see the unsettled weather in the northwest spread gradually southwards, with showers in the north of the country turning increasingly wintry. Temperatures should become nearer normal in most areas with overnight frosts expected, and there will be an increasing risk of gales or severe gales towards the far north and northwest of the UK later in the period.

Updated: 1138 on Sat 7 Jan 2012

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[Methuselah]

Cheers Stu!

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 13 Jan 2012 to Sunday 22 Jan 2012:

The first part of the period, many central and eastern parts are likely to be dry with sunny/clear spells. Temperatures expected to be near or just below average, leading to overnight frost and fog. It is likely to be cloudier further west, with some light rain, perhaps becoming more persistent and heavier at times in the northwest. Temperatures here closer to average. Uncertainty increases towards the end of the period, with the most likely scenario for unsettled conditions to continue across western parts of the UK, especially in the northwest, perhaps spreading east at times. Settled conditions are likely to continue across eastern areas, especially towards the southeast with an ongoing risk of frost and fog. Temperatures generally near average, but rather cold at times in the east and southeast.

Updated: 1115 on Sun 8 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 14 Jan 2012 to Monday 23 Jan 2012:

Many central and eastern parts are likely to be dry at first this weekend with sunny/clear spells. It is likely to be cloudier further west with some light rain, and this is likely to move slowly eastwards during the course of the weekend, perhaps becoming more persistent and heavier in the west. Temperatures close to average in the northwest, but a little below average in the southeast, where overnight frosts are likely. The following week will probably see unsettled conditions continuing across western, especially northwestern parts of the UK, these perhaps spreading east at times. Settled conditions are likely to continue across eastern areas, especially towards the southeast with an ongoing risk of frost and fog. Temperatures generally near average, but rather cold at times in the east and southeast.

Updated: 1138 on Mon 9 Jan 2012

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[tollgateiow]

BBC monthly outlook from 16-22 Jan is completely at odds with the Meto update for the same period.

Meto saying below average temps and BBC saying mild or very mild!

What is going on!!

[492]

BBC monthly outlook from 16-22 Jan is completely at odds with the Meto update for the same period.

Meto saying below average temps and BBC saying mild or very mild!

What is going on!!

Seems strange - maybe the BBC forecaster is a mild ramper using old data and met office forecaster is a coldie using later data or vicer versa.

[Summer Sun]

Getting better for coldies

UK Outlook for Sunday 15 Jan 2012 to Tuesday 24 Jan 2012:

There is considerable uncertainty during the first half of next week but it looks likely that eastern parts will start dry but cold with some sunshine. However western areas look set to start cloudy with outbreaks of rain. These are likely to spread erratically east,turning to sleet for a time, with some hill snow likely. Later in the week there is higher confidence that northern and especially northwestern parts of the UK will be mostly unsettled with these conditions perhaps spreading south and east at times. However most southern areas are likely to see more settled weather with an ongoing risk of overnight frost and fog. Temperatures generally near average, but rather cold at times in the east or southeast.

Updated: 1156 on Tue 10 Jan 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 16 Jan 2012 to Wednesday 25 Jan 2012:

It is likely to be a fine, settled but cold start to the period, with overnight and early morning frost as well as some stubborn freezing fog patches. A slow transition to milder, cloudier and more unsettled conditions from the west is then expected as spells of rain, preceded by some transient sleet or snow, spread east, although it is likely to take until mid-week to get to the far southeast. Conditions then likely to turn a little colder again late next week. Into the following weekend and the second week unsettled conditions are likely to persist, with spells of cloudy and relatively mild weather with periods of rain, interspersed by brighter but colder and showery spells with frosty nights, some of these showers wintry.

Updated: 1156 on Wed 11 Jan 2012

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Edited January 11, 2012 by Gavin D

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 17 Jan 2012 to Thursday 26 Jan 2012:

Cold and frosty as well as some stubborn freezing fog patches on Tuesday morning, but a slow transition to milder, cloudier and more unsettled conditions from the west is expected for the rest of Tuesday and for Wednesday. Spells of rain, preceded by some transient sleet or snow, spread east, although it is likely to take until mid-week to get to the far southeast. Conditions later next week and through the weekend then remaining unsettled but also turning colder with an increased risk of wintry showers, especially in the North and high ground. The unsettled theme then continues into the last week of January as spells of cloudy but relatively mild weather with periods of rain, interspersed by brighter but colder and showery spells with frosty nights affect the UK.

Updated: 1140 on Thu 12 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 18 Jan 2012 to Friday 27 Jan 2012:

Showers or longer spells of rain on Wednesday, with rain most persistent in northern and western parts of the UK, where strong, perhaps gale force winds are possible at times. Turning colder from the northwest through Thursday, with snow becoming increasingly likely across hills. Drier, brighter spells are most likely across the south and east of the UK. Conditions late next week and through the weekend remaining unsettled with a risk of wintry showers, especially in the north and over high ground, and also a risk of overnight frosts in quieter spells. The changeable conditions are expected to continue through into the last week of January with some spells of milder, wetter weather and also spells of brighter, colder and showery weather with frosty nights.

Updated: 1129 on Fri 13 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 19 Jan 2012 to Saturday 28 Jan 2012:

Turning colder and quite windy from the northwest through Thursday, with showers which should be most frequent across the north and west. Showers turning to snow over high ground, with snow perhaps reaching lower levels later and into Friday. Drier, brighter spells are most likely across the south and east of the UK, although with a risk of some more persistent rain at first. Conditions through next weekend remaining unsettled with a risk of wintry showers, especially in the north and over high ground, and also a risk of overnight frosts in quieter spells. The changeable conditions are expected to continue through into the last week of January with cold and showery weather and frosty nights, but also some spells of milder, wetter weather, particularly later in the period.

Updated: 1135 on Sat 14 Jan 2012

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 20 Jan 2012 to Sunday 29 Jan 2012:

Unsettled, cold and rather windy at first with scattered showers, these wintry over high ground across the northern half of the UK. The heaviest and most frequent showers likely in the north and east. Turning cloudy and damp over the weekend but some quieter and drier conditions are expected as we start the new working week. It will turn more unsettled across the north of the country from Monday (23rd) though, with these conditions spreading erratically southeastwards with time. Temperatures should recover to near-normal but it will feel cooler in any wind and rain. Throughout the rest of the period, the unsettled conditions will likely be interspersed with cooler, more showery weather, with a risk of overnight frosts. It is also likely to be windy, especially in the northwest.

Updated: 1141 on Sun 15 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 21 Jan 2012 to Monday 30 Jan 2012:

Unsettled, cold and rather windy through Saturday with scattered blustery showers, these wintry over high ground across the northern half of the UK. Turning cloudy and damp Saturday night into Sunday before further unsettled conditions return into the new working week and beyond. Most parts will see a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, but more especially across the north and west of the UK. Showers are also likely to be wintry at times over northern hills. Spells of more persistent rain are also likely in the north and west, spreading southeastwards with time. Temperatures will mainly be near average, but rather cold at times in the north. Overnight frosts are likely in quieter interludes. Often windy too, with gales possible at times in the northwest.

Updated: 1207 on Mon 16 Jan 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 22 Jan 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jan 2012:

Sunday is likely to be chilly and windy, with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers. Showers should be most frequent in the north, with snow on hills, whilst the south should remain driest. Similar conditions will likely persist through the following days, with further showers and some more persistent rain likely to affect many areas. Temperatures will probably be near average, occasionally mild, but with overnight frosts possible in any quieter interludes. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the weather during the last few days of January. The slightly more probable scenario at present is that conditions will remain similar to those described above. However there is also a significant risk of much colder weather becoming established right across the UK, with snow in places and widespread overnight frosts.

Updated: 1310 on Tue 17 Jan 2012

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[Don]

UK Outlook for Sunday 22 Jan 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jan 2012:

However there is also a significant risk of much colder weather becoming established right across the UK, with snow in places and widespread overnight frosts.

Updated: 1310 on Tue 17 Jan 2012

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Hello hello?? Musn't get excited just yet of course but this is what we want to start seeing in their updates.

Edited January 17, 2012 by Don

[syed2878]

Getting interesting now the met's picking up the cold on their updates. I think this is a start. Must keep feet on the ground.

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 23 Jan 2012 to Wednesday 1 Feb 2012:

Monday is likely to be chilly and windy, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Showers will be most frequent in the north, with snow on hills, whilst the south should remain driest. Similar conditions will likely persist through the following days, with further showers and some more persistent rain likely to affect many areas. Temperatures will probably be near average, occasionally mild, but with overnight frosts possible in any quieter interludes. There remains considerable uncertainty regarding the weather during the last few days of January. The slightly more probable scenario at present is that conditions will remain similar to those described above. However there is also a significant risk of much colder weather becoming established right across the UK, with snow in places and widespread overnight frosts.

Updated: 1150 on Wed 18 Jan 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 24 Jan 2012 to Thursday 2 Feb 2012:

The beginning of the period looks set to remain generally unsettled and similar to recent weeks with largely cloudy and mild periods accompanied by outbreaks of persistent rain separated by brighter and colder conditions, with frequent showers and a risk of overnight frosts. Some of the showers are also likely to be wintry over higher ground, particularly in the north of the UK. There then remains considerable uncertainty regarding the weather during the last few days of January and into February. The slightly more probable scenario at present is that conditions will remain similar to those described above. However there is also a risk of colder weather becoming established across the UK, with snow in places and widespread overnight frosts.

Updated: 1204 on Thu 19 Jan 2012

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[Radiating Dendrite]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 24 Jan 2012 to Thursday 2 Feb 2012:

The beginning of the period looks set to remain generally unsettled and similar to recent weeks with largely cloudy and mild periods accompanied by outbreaks of persistent rain separated by brighter and colder conditions, with frequent showers and a risk of overnight frosts. Some of the showers are also likely to be wintry over higher ground, particularly in the north of the UK. There then remains considerable uncertainty regarding the weather during the last few days of January and into February. The slightly more probable scenario at present is that conditions will remain similar to those described above. However there is also a risk of colder weather becoming established across the UK, with snow in places and widespread overnight frosts.

Updated: 1204 on Thu 19 Jan 2012

http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

A slight downgrade by the meto I would say.